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Star Wars Weekends
Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated Star Wars television series, The Clone Wars. 2010 celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars film.
Join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.
Fans of the Star Wars universe don't have to travel to "a galaxy far, far away" to come face to face with droids, alien creatures and many of their favorite Star Wars characters.
Younglings can hone their lightsaber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. Prove yourself the master of trivia in contests with prize giveaways. Board a runaway Starspeeder on the Star Tours attraction, or stare in awe as visitors from Naboo, Endor and every world between pass by in a motorcade.
In addition to all of the entertainment, there are plenty of conversations, autograph sessions and motorcades with the celebrities and creators of the Star Wars cosmos.
Dates for 2015 Star Wars Weekends are:
Weekend I (May 15 – 17)
Ian McDiarmid: Senator/Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Amy Allen: Aayla Secura (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
Tiya Sircar: Sabine Wren (Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend II (May 22 – 24)
Warwick Davis: Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Silas Carson: Ki-Adi-Mundi, Nute Gunray (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
Vanessa Marshall: Hera Syndulla (Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend III (May 29 – 31]
Warwick Davis: Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Daniel Logan: Boba Fett (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones)
Steve Blum: Zeb Orrelios (Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend IV (June 5 – 7)
Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Ashley Eckstein: Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Star Wars Rebels)
Weekend V (June 12 – 14)
Frank Oz: Yoda (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi; Star Wars Rebels)
Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: A New Hope; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
Taylor Gray: Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)
Fastpasses for these events are now available to book as follows:-
EVENT - An Ewok's Tale: My Short Story, Starring Warwick Davis
EVENT - Behind the Force - Star Wars: Rebels
EVENT - Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor
EVENT - Stars of the Saga Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show
EVENT - Visit to the Maul, starring Ray Park
Star Wars celebrities make special appearances in talk shows and grand motorcades, and sign autographs throughout the weekend. In 2014 guests were treated to the first ever appearance from Mark Hamil himself, as the legendary 'Luke Skywalker'!
For the first time, Disney has added FastPass+ for Star Wars Weekends, allowing guests to pre-book the most popular presentations.
The Star Wars Weekend, ends each day with a spectacular firework show called "Symphony in the Stars". The show begins at 9.45pm and debuts with the special 'May the Fourth be With You'. The best views of the show can be seen from Sunset Boulevard and directly in front of the Sorcerer's Hat.
Rebel Hangar: A "Star Wars" Lounge Experience
Beginning at 4pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during "Star Wars" Weekends, a portion of Backlot Express will be transformed into Rebel Hangar: A "Star Wars" Lounge Experience, where Guests will be able to enjoy stellar bites and beverage offerings.
Backlot Express will continue to serve a quick service lunch and dinner daily throughout "Star Wars" Weekends. A portion of the restaurant will be transformed into the Rebel Hangar: A "Star Wars" Lounge Experience after 4 p.m.
Reservations are highly recommended. A limited number of outdoor seats will be available for walk up, weather permitting.
It will not be a character experience however, you never know who may pass through the abandoned hangar from time to time.
The Disney Dining Plan will not be accepted at Rebel Hangar: A "Star Wars" Lounge Experience.
For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com.
Star Wars-inspired food and beverage offerings as only a galaxy far, far away can supply—such as:
Spicy pork wings topped with piquillo pepper sauce
Slider sampler featuring barbecue-braised brisket with coleslaw, and barbecued pulled chicken with arugula
Hummus with red pepper coulis, black sesame dust and corn tortilla chips
Key lime cake
Feel the Force Premium Package
A reserved viewing area with soft drinks and water for the Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade.
Reserved seating for one of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Show time will be selected at check-in. There are a limited amount of seats per show and times are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
A reserved viewing location for the nightly Symphony in the Stars fireworks show, paired with…
A Star Wars-themed dessert party with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Ticket Prices
Adults $69 +tax
Children age 3-9yrs $39 +tax
Guest check-in for Feel the Force Premium Package ticket holders starts at 10:00 AM at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner, located on Echo Lake in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The Ultimate Day VIP Tour
Added to the tour is a character meet and greet experience, early no-wait access to Darth's Mall, and post-tour access to the Jedi Training Academy.
Also new for 2015 is a 15% discount for DVC Members, Annual Passholders and Disney Rewards Visa Cardholders. As before, park admission is required and not included in the price. Tickets cost $399 =tax per guest.
Here is the full line-up of what is included
Premium seating for Star Wars Weekends shows at Theater of the Stars, such as Stars of the Saga—a Star Wars-themed talk show that’s as entertaining as it is surprising
Expedited access to attractions like Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, Toy Story Midway Mania! and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Reserved viewing location during the Legends of the Force Motorcade
One (1) opportunity to meet a Character from the Dark Side
Early access to Darth’s Mall—no waiting required
Private deluxe continental breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
Table-service lunch at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Post-tour access to the Jedi Training Academy for your Padawans
Plus, after your guided experience comes to a close, you’ll have time to enjoy the park on your own before ending your day the Ultimate way with VIP viewing of the Summon the Force finale show and the Symphony in the Stars fireworks spectacular!
The Ultimate Day at Star War Weekends VIP tour is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday—May 15 to June 14, 2015. Reservations can be made by calling (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687.
Galactic Gathering
The 'Galactic Gathering' is a ticketed merchandise event, which begins on Thursday 14th May from 10am until 3pm. Tickets cost $250 per guest.
Guests will receive:
‘Rebel’ or ‘Empire’ retail MagicBand (Guests can choose their side when registering online)
Commemorative trading pin
Darth’s Mall Light Speed Pass which gives expedited entry into Darth’s Mall for all five weekends.
First opportunity to pre-purchase select merchandise including personalized Aurebesh nametags, D-Tech phone cases, Dooney & Bourke handbags, Galactic Gathering Disney Gift card, retail MagicBands, limited edition pins and Vinylmation.
First opportunity to purchase the new designs of Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Cards.